The Disaster Artist
2017, English. Directed by James Franco.
Based on the true story of one movie so bad it became infamous.
An aspiring actor in Hollywood meets an enigmatic stranger by the name of Tommy Wiseau, the meeting leads the actor down a path nobody could have predicted; creating the worst movie ever made.
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Post-credits
- Yes, stay
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Where to watch The Disaster Artist
The Disaster Artist is streaming on Netflix and JioHotstar in India.
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Cast & crew
- James FrancoDirector
- Dave FrancoGreg / 'Mark'
- James FrancoTommy / 'Johnny'
- Seth RogenSandy
- Ari GraynorJuliette / 'Lisa'
- Alison BrieAmber
- Jacki WeaverCarolyn / 'Claudette'
- Paul ScheerRaphael
- Zac EfronDan / 'Chris-R'
- Josh HutchersonPhilip / 'Denny'
- June Diane RaphaelRobyn / 'Michelle'
- Megan MullallyMrs. Sestero
- Jason MantzoukasPeter
Details
- Released
- 12 March 2017
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Michael H. Weber, Scott Neustadter
- Budget
- $10M
- Box office
- $30M
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What The Disaster Artist is based on
The Disaster Artist is based on The Disaster Artist, a 2013 novel by Greg Sestero and Tom Bissell, published by Simon & Schuster.
Novel · 2013
The Disaster Artist
By Greg Sestero and Tom Bissell
Published by Simon & Schuster
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The Disaster Artist: quick answers
Is The Disaster Artist worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 3,891 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Disaster Artist?
The Disaster Artist runs 104 minutes (1h 44m).
Does The Disaster Artist have a post-credits scene?
Yes. The Disaster Artist has scenes during and after the credits, so don’t leave early.
The Disaster Artist parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Disaster Artist is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Disaster Artist on?
The Disaster Artist is streaming on Netflix and JioHotstar in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Disaster Artist?
If you liked The Disaster Artist, try Chloe and Theo, The Hoax, Don't Think Twice.
Who directed The Disaster Artist?
The Disaster Artist (2017) was directed by James Franco and stars Dave Franco, James Franco, Seth Rogen.
What is The Disaster Artist based on?
The Disaster Artist is based on The Disaster Artist, a 2013 novel by Greg Sestero and Tom Bissell, published by Simon & Schuster.